KILMARNOCK have offered Tunisian international Tijani Belaid the chance to win a Rugby Park deal.

Attacking midfielder Belaid is training with Killie this week as manager Allan Johnston looks to strengthen his squad.

Johnston is keen to use the money freed up by Paul Heffernan’s switch to Hibs to bolster his squad.

Former Rangers favourite Nacho Novo and ex-Kilmarnock winger David Silva are training with the club as they attempt to win deals.

French-born Tunisian Belaid, above, has 18 caps for his country and has scored three goals.

The 25-year-old started his career at Inter Milan and has had spells at PSV Eindhoven, Slavia Prague, Hull City and Union Berlin. He has most recently been at Portuguese outfit Moreirense and Johnston reckons he could be a good addition to his squad.

Hopefully, with the extra money we’ve got from Paul leaving, we can strengthen the squad

Allan Johnston

Johnston said: “We’ve got Tijani in this week. He’s an attacking midfielder and looks a good player and the more good players you get in to have a look at, the better.

“We’re having a look at a few to make sure it is the right players we are getting in.

“Nacho Novo is another one we’re looking at. He’s still in training with us, we’re seeing what his fitness is like and seeing if he would add to the squad. David Silva is also in.

“Hopefully, with the extra money we’ve got from Paul leaving, we can strengthen the squad.

“We’re not near to getting anyone yet, but some are just in for their first day and we may have more coming in this week to have a look.

“We need to bring in a centre-half to have a look at as well. Hopefully we can get one in over the next week or so.”